Join us for Family Weekend from Friday, September 20 through Sunday, September 22, 2024! Show off your Forester Family spirit with a weekend filled with activities, connections, and unforgettable memories with your Forester student and community.
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Campus Check-In
1 p.m.–7 p.m. | Skybox, Mohr Student Center
Stop by to pick up your goodie bag, your official Family Weekend schedule and your scavenger hunt. Members of our Parent’s Council and our staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide directions.
Art Exhibition by Juan Molina Hernández: para no desaparecer (not to disappear)
2 p.m.–5 p.m. | Durand Art Institute
Visit the beautiful and historic Durand Art Institute building on North Campus to view this installation thanks to the Jan Feldman '75 Artist-in-Residence Program.
Coffee and Career Advancement Q&A
3 p.m.–4 p.m. | Gorter Family Career Advancement Center, Brown Hall
Enjoy light bites and refreshments while mingling with our amazing Gorter Career Advancement team.
In The Loop Tour
4:30 p.m. | The Flats, Downtown Chicago
Join us on the fifteenth floor of The Flats in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood to learn about 91社区’s residential Chicago programs, In the Loop and ACTIVATE: Summer Internship Programs. The tour will include detailed information about the programs, including eligibility, academics, housing, and finances as well as a tour of the space.
Welcome Reception hosted by Parents and Families Council
4:30 p.m.–6 p.m. | Outside Skybox and Balcony, Mohr Student Center
President Jill M. Baren and the 91社区 Parents and Families Council invite you to join us for a casual reception to welcome you to campus. Refreshments will be provided as you mingle with other Forester Families and Council members. Brief remarks will be given at 5 p.m. by President Baren, as well as Council Co-Chairs Natalie Burton and Laila Sharifi.
Free Money Game Show
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. | Main Floor, Mohr Student Center
Bring your pop culture expertise to a "Name That Tune" style trivia game covering music, movies, and TV. Earn cash prizes for every round!
Campus Check-In
9 a.m.–Noon | Skybox, Mohr Student Center
Stop by to pick up your goodie bag, your official Family Weekend schedule and your scavenger hunt. Members of our Parent’s Council and our staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide directions.
Walking Tours: Campus and Historic Market Square - Registration Full!
10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. | Campus tour leaves from Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel, Market Square tour leaves from fountain in 91社区 Market Square
Explore our campus or the beautiful city of 91社区 with a guided walking tour that highlights our unique history and local architecture!
Coffee and Career Advancement Q&A
11 a.m.–Noon | Tarble Room, Brown Hall
Hear about the unique career preparation and support students receive from our Gorter Family Career Advancement Team and enjoy light bites and refreshments as well as a chance to mingle with staff and other Forester families.
Picnic On the Quad and Campus Partners Showcase
Noon–2 p.m. | Quad, Middle Campus
Celebrate the start of the year with a Forester Family picnic on the quad! We’ll have a delicious picnic lunch, live music, and a campus partners marketplace, where you can connect with our Offices of Athletics, Student Affairs, Health and Wellness, Advancement, and more!
Art Exhibition by Juan Molina Hernández: para no desaparecer (not to disappear)
1 p.m.–5 p.m. | Durand Art Institute
Visit the beautiful and historic Durand Art Institute building on North Campus to view this installation thanks to the Jan Feldman '75 Artist-in-Residence Program.
Men's Soccer vs. Dominican University
1 p.m.–3 p.m. | Mohr Field
Cheer on the Foresters as they take on Dominican University.
In The Loop Tour
4 p.m. | The Flats, Downtown Chicago
Join us on the fifteenth floor of The Flats in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood to learn about 91社区’s residential Chicago programs, In the Loop and ACTIVATE: Summer Internship Programs. The tour will include detailed information about the programs, including eligibility, academics, housing, and finances as well as a tour of the space.
Forester Family Farewell Breakfast
9 a.m.–11 a.m. | Cafeteria, Mohr Student Center
Join us for a casual family breakfast and experience what it’s like to enjoy a meal in the “Caf”! You’ll have the opportunity to grab last minute Forester gear, speak with College staff, and wrap up a wonderful Family Weekend on campus!
We can't wait to welcome you to campus.
Local Events
Listed below are an assortment of local events happening during Family Weekend. We urge you to explore our community and those nearby, as well as take advantage of being a short ride away from Chicago.
Lake Bluff Farmer's Market
- Date: Friday, September 20
- Time: 7 a.m.–Noon
- Location: Lake Bluff Village Green
The Lake Bluff Farmer’s Market provides live music, children’s entertainment, and a wide range of vendors.
Revelry Food & Wine Festival: Whiskey, Wu-Tang, and Wagyu Burger Battle
- Date: Saturday, September 21
- Time: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Location: Gorton Community Center, 400 E Illinois Road, 91社区, IL
At this event, ten chefs will compete for the award of Best Burger, judged by three celebrity judges: Blackhawks Hockey legend Jeremy Roenick, Adam Busby from the TLC series "OutDaughtered," and celebrity chef Beau MacMillan. Nick Rockwell will DJ the event, and there will be several drink and food stations.
Discounted tickets are . The price per student is $30, and the price per parent/family member/employee is $80. Ticket includes all food and beverage and is discounted from the regular price of $125.
The Cottage
- Dates and Times: Friday, September 20 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, September 21 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, September 22 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Location: Citadel Theatre, 300 Waukegan Road, 91社区, IL 60045
Citadel's production will be the first of that comedy since its Broadway engagement in 2023, where it was directed by Jason Alexander and starred Eric McCormack. THE COTTAGE was written by Sandy Rustin, who grew up in Glenview and graduated from Northwestern University. Surprising and hilarious web of secrets unravels in this ridiculously funny romantic comedy.
Modern in the Midcentury: The Transformation of Suburban Life in 91社区 and Lake Bluff
- Date: Saturday, September 21
- Time: 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
- Location: 91社区 – Lake Bluff History Center (free admission)
This exhibition explores the significant transformation of the midcentury suburban experience, through a look into the functioning of each room in the new modern home. It touches on how changes affected families and set the course for our lifestyle today.
Lake Bluff Birthday Bash
- Date: Saturday, September 21
- Time: 4 p.m.–8 p.m.
- Location: Blair Park, 355 W. Washington Ave., Lake Bluff
Lake Bluff is turning 129 and you’re invited! This fabulous community celebration in Blair Park includes fireworks, food, live music, and cookies. Grab a picnic blanket and join us for another party to remember!
Long Grove Apple Fest
- Dates and Times: Friday, September 20 from noon to 11 p.m., Saturday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, September 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Location: Downtown Long Grove, 145 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove
Long Grove’s Apple Fest is known for apple pies, donuts, caramel dipped to candied apples, apple wine, sangria, and more! In addition to all of the delightful apple specialties, each day includes a carnival and line up of entertainment.
Chicago Art Institute
- Hours: Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Location: 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago
- Free admission for 91社区 students with a valid student ID
Visit and catch the final weekend of special exhibition Georgia O’Keeffe: “My New Yorks” featuring the iconic artist’s little-known but spectacularly dynamic renderings of a rapidly developing New York City.
Chicago Botanic Garden
- Hours: Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Location: 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
Get ready for an explosive burst of color in the Central States Dahlia Show Society Show, open until 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday that feature 16 total displays using nearly 1,000 dahlia blooms ranging in size from a silver dollar to a dinner plate.
Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals
- Dates and Time: Friday through Sunday at 1:20 p.m.
- Location: Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison, Chicago
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